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Does my neck injury qualify me for Indiana Workers' Comp benefits?

 

A: Whether your neck injury qualifies you for Indiana Workers' Comp benefits depends on how and when the injury happened. If your injury happened while you were performing your work duties and you promptly reported it to your employer, you may qualify for benefits. To ensure that your claim is handled appropriately, you should speak with a Des Moines Workers' Comp lawyer.

According to Iowa law, as long as your neck injury is a result of your job-related activities you can be covered for benefits. You can also be covered if you have a pre-existing condition that has been aggravated or worsened by your employment.

You should know, however, that you are responsible for notifying your employer of your injury within 90 days. If you miss this deadline you may be denied benefits. The 90-day period begins when you knew or should have known that you were injured on the job.

If there are any disputes regarding your claim for Indiana Workers' Comp benefits, you can have your Des Moines Workers' Comp lawyer first try to resolve the issue through communication with your employer and insurance carrier. If this fails to resolve the issue, your case will need to be contested before the Workers' Compensation commissioner. Your lawyer is especially helpful in this case.

When you try to handle a complicated Workers' Comp case on your own, you risk running into obstacles that could compromise your ability to receive benefits. It's best to seek the service of a lawyer to feel at ease knowing your case is handled with respect.

Contacting an Des Moines Workers' Comp Lawyer

A neck injury can cause significant pain and alter your life. The Des Moines Workers' Compensation Lawyer team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair know the importance of protecting your work injury claim from the get-go. Learn more by ordering this FREE book; Iowa Workers' Compensation - An Insider's Guide to Work Injuries: 7 Deadly Mistakes To Avoid If You Are Hurt At Work by calling 1-800-707-2552. For immediate assistance or to schedule a consultation, call 515-440-2852.

To learn more about Iowa work injuries including the "7 Mistakes To Avoid If You Are Hurt At Work" order your copy of our FREE Book entitled "Iowa Workers' Compensation- An Insider's Guide to Work Injuries".  Why offer a Free Book?  Since 1997, as a workers' compensation attorney I have represented hundreds of Iowans hurt at work from Des Moines, Newton, Pella, Grinnell, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa and from throughout the state of Iowa.  I have seen too many clients make mistakes before they had the "right" information resulting in them losing thousands of dollars. Finally, you can learn about work injuries in the comfort of your own home with no risk or obligation.  However, quantities are limited so to learn how to avoid costly mistakes and your rights click on the work injury book image on this webpage, go to http://www.IowaWorkInjury.com or Call Now (800)-707-2552, ext. 811 (24 Hour Recorded Message).